Library attendance shared with board

Sturgis Township Board members this week heard from Jill Bobalik, one of the township representatives to Sturgis District Library, that 322 people participated in its summer reading program.

By Elena Meadows | Journal Correspondent

Sturgis Township Board members this week heard from Jill Bobalik, one of the township representatives to Sturgis District Library, that 322 people participated in its summer reading program. Popcorn Theatre from Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater drew 750 attendees, with drummer SoundIsRed and science program Scheer Genius, bringing in more than 250 visitors each. The library’s digital lab is almost done, with its first offering a computer set up with a Photoshop tutorial.The board also heard from Kim Kramer, executive director of Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services, that 16 of its nearly 600 clients served last year were from Sturgis Township. Kramer said she wanted to raise awareness of DASAS programs, which include not only a 19-bed safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, but also a 24-hour crisis hotline and 24-hour emergency response program, therapy, outreach to survivors, safety planning, supportive counseling and assistance in obtaining/enforcing a personal protection order. DASAS also offers a prevention education program in the schools.Board member Judy Pappas attended LifeCare Ambulance’s quarterly meeting and its response times within the city and townships remain compliant. The number of total calls has continued to climb to almost 350 per month and memberships have increased from 204 to 226. Sturgis Township had 42 emergency calls during the quarter. LifeCare scored high on a patient survey in areas such as compassion, safety and appropriate care given.

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